Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Roadside EnterpriseLincoln Highway Heritage Corridor

By William Fischer, Jr., June 11, 2011

1. Roadside Enterprise Marker

Inscription. As the Lincoln Highway prospered, many towns saw the introduction of automobile dealerships onto Main Street. In 1920, A.J. McColly purchased this site, tore down two frame houses, along with a blacksmith shop, and erected this building for his garage and Ford dealership. Dealerships such as this one not only convinced people that the automobile was more than a convenience, but that it was a necessity for the modern family. The dealerships also offered consumers a chance to see, touch, and sit in new cars. Ultimately, the economic realities of the Depression forced Mr. McColly to sell the building and move his dealership to a more modest quarters a few blocks away. In 1939, the building was converted into a theater, and today offers films and live performances to the community

Erected by Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Lincoln Highway marker series.

Location. 40° 14.648′ N, 79° 14.36′ W. Marker is in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is on Main Street near Fairfield Street, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 208 West Main Street, Ligonier PA 15658, United States of America.

Credits. This page originally submitted on November 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 243 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.